About Mary

Mary Eikeseth

Mary Eikeseth, the Founder and Director of "Your Birth Matters", was a Registered Nurse for over 20 years in the Labor and Delivery/Postpartum areas at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, New York. As a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator for 20 years, Mary Eikeseth brings her expertise, knowledge and compassion as a registered nurse from the labor and delivery room to the classroom at "Your Birth Matters".

Mary states, "I give you the REAL DEAL on birthing and will teach you how to approach your birth with confidence and relaxation. At "Your Birth Matters", all classes are taught by Mary Eikeseth and are limited to six couples per session, which allows her to give plenty of individualized attention in a warm. personal, friendly atmosphere. Mary also works and specializes in breastfeeding teaching as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

A New York City mother of three, Mary Eikeseth is also passionate about baby and child safety and has an American Heart Association teacher certification in infant/child CPR and Safety.

Recognized by Parent Magazine Dec. 2019